By now you've probably whittled down your long list of wedding entertainers to a select few. Most likely you're also going through several quotations, and have had conversations with tons of band leaders and wedding entertainers in search of that elusive "wedding entertainer fit”. Congratulations, you're nearing the finish line! But before you put everything on paper, here are a couple of tips to remember and follow to make sure you've got the best wedding entertainers.. Entertainment sets the mood of any occasion and its' important to get the people who will provide the vibe you want to have for your oh-so-very special day. Here are the EventsJam top 5 action points:

1. Who wants to work on an empty stomach? Not a lot of people. Majority of professional wedding entertainers spend a lot of time travelling. When they reach the venue they'll probably be busy setting up their equipment. Don't forget to give them a proper meal, (not just snacks), before they leave the wedding.

2. Set aside a good area for your entertainers to dine in. Keep them together and give them ample time to relax and chitchat amongst themselves. If you treat them well, they will respond accordingly and give a good performance.

3. Provide a good place for your entertainers to primp and change. Musicians will often show up in casual attire and change into their show clothes at the venue. If you are holding your wedding at a hotel, reserve a spare room for a couple of hours. Hotels usually offer per hour occupancy, so it won't make a big dent in your budget. Don't let your wedding entertainers change in the toilet, it's uncomfortable, impractical and in bad taste.

4. Keep a good supply of soft drinks and water. A lot of bands will probably bring water with them, but the kind gesture of leaving a couple of bottles of liquid to sooth their tired throats will go a long way.

5. Clarify all pertinent aspects of their performance. In the hustle and bustle of the wedding important details may be overlooked. Any performer will be the first to say schedules often change on the night of their performance. Assign an important individual to make sure the band is aware of what time they are expected to perform and end as well as any changes that occurred.

We've narrowed down our tips to 5 critical action points. One rule of thumb that should be followed is this, bear in mind that a little TLC will go a long way and also bring about best value for your money.

Still in need of more advice on booking the best wedding entertainers? Head on down to EventsJam Blog. All acts on our page can be contacted directly; no commissions or fees need to be paid. Get a good feel of all our musicians on our website, you can read their profiles, watch their videos and listen to their music on our blog. If any entertainer strikes your fancy all you've got to do is fill in our enquiry forms or visit the acts' official website and initiate contact from there. Happy hunting!